About Us

About Us

Straightforward accounting, without the middle-man

Our Story

Even early on in college, I knew I wanted to learn more about taxation. For some reason, it just stuck and I understood it easily.

So much so that I even had my own tax prep service on campus for the students. I worked at Jackson Hewitt during college, started my first public accounting job, earned a Master’s in Taxation and became a CPA. Throughout my studies – and beyond – I learned that it wasn’t applying the accounting and tax rules that made me tick, but how those rules affected the businesses we interact with every day. I became obsessed at learning how businesses operate to the point I can’t even walk into a restaurant with my wife without thinking about the operating costs, the margins and the business model! Through years of working with businesses of all shapes and sizes, I found my true passion is working with my clients to help them solve their business challenges.

When the average person looks at a business, they see the logo, the product and the services they offer. If you look under the hood, you see real people presented with real challenges. Solving those challenges are my focus. My passion lies in helping those people succeed in business and improving their lives in the process.

Growing up on our family farm and working in the family trucking business gave me a jump start on my quest to own my own business.

I was able to see first hand the challenges and dedication it takes to run a successful business. Once I graduated and earned my CPA, I spent my first years in public accounting as an auditor, which allowed me to dive into the details of a business. I love owning my own business and meeting with other business owners to help them solve their operational issues.

My favorite activities are living on our farm and going to the lake with the family. Taking the boat out on the lake is one of my life’s great joys, and if I can help a client solve a problem which will let them relax and enjoy theirs, I’ve succeeded at my job for that day.

Our Purpose

“We exist to cultivate value for clients by offering quality professional services and advice that responds to our clients’ needs”

Our Beliefs

We want to eliminate the middle man and create a united plan with you. We’ve found a lot of advisors don’t communicate this way, but we always aim to be your lead advisor and create the best solution from all the details you provide.

Quality of life

Responsiveness

We make ourselves readily available to our clients and strive to be responsive to their needs.

Taking leadership

We work to understand your entire financial situation to create more effective solutions and provide comprehensive advice to

fits your needs.

Meaningful relationships

We develop deep and meaningful relationships, then together contemplate and implement a plan
that takes advantage of opportunities
to bridge any gaps.

“We have been very pleased with our relationship with Stopp & VanHoy and feel that the work performed by Stopp & VanHoy is top-notch. I feel very confident and satisfied in the work product. Thank you for running such a great organization with high quality employees!”

Carrie Stroud, CPA Hoosier Lottery

Our step-by-step process has been designed with you at the center

Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp, Member FINRA & SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. We currently have individuals licensed to offer securities in the states of Illinois and Missouri. This is not an offer to sell securities in any other state or jurisdiction. Insurance services offered through 1st Global Insurance Services, Inc.